Area Breaking News
Columbus councilman arrested in Lowndes on drug charge faces new pot charge*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LOWNDES COUNTY, GA. – Columbus City Council Member Pierre Beard is facing a new drug charge after the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office charged him with possession of a controlled substance earlier this year. Columbus City Council Member Pierre…
Read MoreLanier Deputies Credited With Saving Life During Warrant Service*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LANIER COUTY, GA. – Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton recognized several Lanier County Sheriff’s Office deputies this week for “going above and beyond” after they helped save a person’s life while attempting to serve felony arrest warrants. According to…
Read MoreLighthouse Grill reopens with reduced menu after surgery, freezer failure*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Lighthouse Grill reopens with reduced menu after surgery, freezer failure LAKELAND, GA. — The Lighthouse Grill is back open with limited offerings, but customers should expect a reduced menu and the possibility that some items may sell out as…
Read MoreEDITORIAL: Practical checklist for role assignments & oversight*
*La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Elected officials don’t just pick people. You assign authority. And when a position carries real discretion—control over money, contracts, hiring, enforcement, or public access—your duty is not merely to choose a “qualified” person, but to build a system that prevents predictable failure and protects…
Read MoreConflict of Interest Statement — Part 34 *
LANIER COUNTY NEWS EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series and speaks to decision making leaders with known or potential conflicts of interest and employees of area government. The series examines ethics and governance in Lanier County, which includes the incorporated communities of the City of Lakeland and a portion of the…
Read MoreLanier Sheriff Offers Free “Property Check” Program for Holiday Travelers*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, GA. — With many families set to travel over the holiday season, Lanier County Sheriff Nick Norton is encouraging residents to take advantage of a free service designed to help deter break-ins while homeowners are away. In…
Read MoreThankfulness, Choices, and Conflicts of Interest: A Seasonal Reflection for Citizens and Public Servants – Conflicts of Interest — Part 33 *
LANIER COUNTY NEWS – SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EDITORIAL EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series and speaks to decision making leaders with known or potential conflicts of interest and employees of area government. The series examines ethics and governance in Lanier County, which includes the incorporated communities of the City of Lakeland and…
Read MoreRay City Councilman Criticizes Local Reporter in Facebook Post Following Coverage of Public Meeting Concerns
By Carol A. Gasser Moore La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en inglés RAY CITY, Ga. — Ray City Councilman Jefferey Sly published a Facebook post this week criticizing a Lanier County News reporter and responding to recent coverage regarding the conduct of city officials during public meetings. Sly posted the comments…
Read MoreEmu Escape Ends With Stitches, Scratches, and a Whole Lot of Laughs*
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles Emu Escape Ends With Stitches, Scratches, and a Whole Lot of Laughs LANIER COUNTY, GA. – Even Liberty Mutual Insurance wasn’t spared the fun when an emu went on the lam in Lanier County earlier this week. As one…
Read MoreLakeland Mayor, City Council Appoint Jennifer L. Stewart to Lead Mural Preservation Effort
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles LAKELAND, GA. – Lakeland Mayor Bill Darsey and the Lakeland City Council have appointed community advocate Jennifer L. Stewart as the city’s official representative to investigate preservation and restoration options for Lakeland’s historic murals—an effort many see as essential…
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